Zeidane Inoussa to miss Hull City clash

22nd January
First team

Vitor Matos has confirmed Zeidane Inoussa will miss Saturday's trip to Hull, whilst Ethan Galbraith will be assessed ahead of the clash.

The head coach revealed Inoussa has suffered a suspected stress fracture in his back, and is seeing a specialist, whilst Galbraith, who was forced off in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Blackburn, is also being treated by the medical team.

Chelsea loanee Ishe Samuels-Smith is back on the grass after being sidelined following a calf injury.

"Galbraith had a knock in the Birmingham game, then a knock in the same place against Blackburn. We have one more day to see how it develops," said Matos. 

"Zeidane is consulting a specialist regarding a stress response on his back. After that, we'll have a more clear answer, but he will miss this game and the one after that.

"Ishe is starting to work back on the pitch, one more week and he'll be back."